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Byeong-hun An urges Asian golfers to try Europe

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South Korea's Byeong-hun An celebrates with the trophy after winning the PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, south-west of London, on May 24, 2015

South Korea's Byeong-hun An has urged Asian players to try their luck on the European Tour after his breakthrough win at Wentworth on Sunday.

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An marched to a six-shot win in the Tour's flagship event, The European PGA Championship at Wentworth and earned himself a three-year exemption in the process.

The 23-year old, who won the US Amateur aged 17 in 2009, is in his first year on the full circuit after spending three seasons on the second-tier Challenge Tour.